http://masnsports.com/ The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network en Copyright 2010 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Those who have watched John Lannan pitch for the last two years have no doubts about his bona fides as a Major League starter: his high number of quality starts, his ability to stop a losing streak, his resolve when put in a tenuous situation. He has acted and pitched like their version of an ace, and the Nationals have believed in him as such; he made his second Opening Day start in as many years on Monday. But those... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/is-lannans-day-an-aberration-o.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/is-lannans-day-an-aberration-o.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:55:42 -0500 Starting pitcher Jason Marquis makes his Nats Park and season debut in a Nationals uniform Wednesday night against lefthander Cole Hamels and the Phillies. Last year, Jason was 15-13 with a 4.04 ERA for the Colorado Rockies. He had an especially brilliant start to the season that garnered him an All-Star selection. Jason was 10-5 through June 30th last season with two complete games to help Colorado climb back in the race with the Dodgers. Marquis has had six straight... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/game-2-preview-jason-marquis.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/game-2-preview-jason-marquis.html Byron Kerr Nationals News byron kerr jason marquis nationals news Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:10:05 -0500 Monday: News on Dunn... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-317.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-317.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:45:28 -0500 Pudge leading the way... The Nats are enjoying their first season with future Hall of Famer Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez. The 38-year-old catcher not only brings a wealth of experience to the ballclub but he is a true leader. If you look at his track record he is a proven winner, too. He won a World Series Championship in 2003 leading the Marlins with a .297 batting average and 85 RBI. In 2004, he earned his 11th Gold Glove as... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/spring-baseballit-doesnt-get-a.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/spring-baseballit-doesnt-get-a.html Debbi Taylor MASNblogs Debb Taylor Nationals Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:39:58 -0500 We'll have more substantive baseball content later in the day, but first, it's time to name the winners of our two spring contests: the guess-the-rotation game and MASN's group in ESPN's Tournament Challenge. The guess-the-rotation contest got a little tricky once Ross Detwiler got injured - so basically, the first day of the spring. But things got even more complicated when the Nationals signed Livan Hernandez. As such, nobody got more than four or five starters correct. (For the record:... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/time-to-crown-a-couple-winners.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/time-to-crown-a-couple-winners.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:10:27 -0500 Opening Day 2010 is a day to celebrate the start of another season with optimism running high for every major league ballclub. Every club forgets what could have been last year and looks forward to what will hopefully be a winning season this year. The Washington Nationals made plenty of good moves during the offseason with Mike Rizzo getting some proven veterans like Pudge Rodriguez, Adam Kennedy and Jason Marquis to switch uniforms. Optimism was high on a beautiful... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/seeing-the-good-in-an-opening.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/seeing-the-good-in-an-opening.html Johnny Holliday MASNblogs Johnny Holliday Nationals Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:45:26 -0500 An 11-1 loss on Opening Day in front of the President was no one's idea - outside of a few thousand Phllies' fans in attendance - of a proper kickoff to the 2010 season.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/a-loss-is-just-a-loss.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/a-loss-is-just-a-loss.html Phil Wood Jason Bergmann Jesse English Nationals Phil Wood Phillies Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:20:32 -0500 In a bright red Nationals jacket with a White Sox cap tucked inside his glove, President Barack Obama made his first appearance at a Nationals game to honor the 100 year anniversary of the ceremonial first pitch by an American president. Before the game, he met with the team to wish them luck. He also threw five to six warm up pitches to Pudge Rodriguez. "He was afraid to throw the ball on the ground, but I told him just... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-react-to-obamas-visit.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-react-to-obamas-visit.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:37:46 -0500 Baseball teams are endowed to begin seasons with certain inalienable rights: to hang bunting from the railings, to introduce everyone from clubhouse attendance to cleanup hitters, the latter with a volley of fireworks worthy of a national holiday, to invite dignitaries to throw out the first pitch, and in the case of the Nationals, to get the leader of the free world to drive halfway across town, lob a pitch high and outside and chuckle about it later. Nowhere in... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/halladay-homers-help-phillies.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/halladay-homers-help-phillies.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:19:37 -0500 Ian Desmond wanted more from his first game as the starting shortstop with the Nationals. His teammates felt the same way as the Phillies arrived and rolled past the Nats 11-1 on opening day. The beginning was pretty much all the Nats could have wanted from their first game of 2010 at Nats Park: A sold out crowd, a visit from the Commander in Chief and an early lead. That positive feeling was dampened when the Phillies took control. As... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/desmond-not-discouraged-after.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/desmond-not-discouraged-after.html Byron Kerr Nationals News byron kerr ian desmond nationals news opening day ryan zimmerman Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:44:09 -0500 Happy Opening Day! Kicking off a new chapter of Where at Nats Park, can you figure out where this photo was taken? Good luck! Answers will be posted on Wednesday.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-at-nats-park-12.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-at-nats-park-12.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:12:31 -0500 Major league baseball commissioner Bud Selig stopped by the press box during Monday's opener versus the Phillies and talked about a myriad of subjects and a few on the Nats and D.C. baseball. Here is a couple of his answers on the subject: Is Washington, D.C. coming into its own as a major league baseball town?: "I have no doubts and I mean this sincerely. It's a really beautiful day in this really beautiful ballpark. I have talked to Stan... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/selig-dc-deserves-all-star-gam.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/selig-dc-deserves-all-star-gam.html Byron Kerr Nationals News barack obama bud selig byron kerr nationals news Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:26:58 -0500 ... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-316.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-316.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:40:34 -0500 Welcome to MASN's live thread for Opening Day -- the Nationals against the Phillies this afternoon at Nationals Park. I'll have updates and analysis here throughout the day, and whether you're just watching the game on TV, following it online or attending in person, you can participate by commenting in this thread. Or, if you're on Twitter, you can tag tweets with #masnnats, and they'll be included in the chat. Nats vs. Phillies 4/5 in-game thread... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mondays-nats-vs-phillies-in-ga.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mondays-nats-vs-phillies-in-ga.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:45:12 -0500 The bunting is on the rails, the sun is shining, the balloons are out, and judging by the 40-minute wait for security I had getting into Nationals Park this morning, I think we're expecting a special guest. Yep, it's Opening Day in D.C. There are plenty of platitudes written about this day each year -- how it signals the start of something new, how it equates with optimism, etc. -- so I won't do it, other than to say this:... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/happy-opening-day.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/happy-opening-day.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:44:50 -0500 There's a strange tradition among sportswriters at the beginning of each season; they make a handful of predictions about how the season they're about to cover will turn out, most of which turn out to be wrong, and they're never asked to revisit them again. I'm going to continue part of that tradition; I'm about to make a handful of predictions, most of which will turn out to be wrong. But at the end of the season, we'll revisit them... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/my-season-predictions.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/my-season-predictions.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:03:59 -0500 Hey all, Just headed out the door for an Easter get-together at a friend's house, but I wanted to put up a quick post to let you know some of the things we're planning for regular-season coverage around here, and get your take on them: --First, the gameday coverage: We'll bring back the live threads we were doing all through spring training, and they'll be aided by some new bells and whistles through the redesign of our website. We'll have... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-regular-season-coverage-pl.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-regular-season-coverage-pl.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:36:34 -0500 For all the energy and enthusiasm Nyjer Morgan adds to the team, he brings something else as well. The fun-loving outfielder has a big heart and he wants to do his part to be a positive influence on the African American community, especially in the nation's capital. Morgan was involved with Kidney Foundation awareness events and fundraising throughout the winter. The speedster hopes to start another campaign to donate money for each of his stolen bases this season, but it's... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/morgan-excited-to-meet-obama.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/morgan-excited-to-meet-obama.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Nyjer Morgan Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:44:39 -0500 On Saturday, the Nationals honored season ticket holders with special photo opportunities and a town hall meeting with manager Jim Riggleman. Fans could take photos with all of their favorite Nationals including Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn, John Lannan and Nyjer Morgan, as well as with new faces like Pudge Rodriguez and Brian Bruney. At the town hall meeting, fans asked questions directly to Riggleman and Opening Day starter John Lannan. Fans wanted to know about final roster decisions, game preparation,... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-thank-season-ticket-holde.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-thank-season-ticket-holde.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Nyjer Morgan Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:14:11 -0500 The Washington Nationals today placed left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler (recovering from hip surgery), catcher Jesus Flores (recovering from right shoulder surgery) and right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (recovering from right shoulder surgery) on the 60-day Disabled List. The Nationals also placed catcher Chris Coste (right elbow strain) on the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. With these moves, the Nationals' Opening Day 25-Man Roster will consist of:... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-finalize-opening-day.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-finalize-opening-day.html News Releases Nationals Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:56:43 -0500 Monday: Top four in Nats' rotation set | Tuesday: Flores update and looking at Desmond | Wednesday: Projecting the draft and Strasburg's arrival | Thursday: Capps having a rough a spring | Friday: Examining the bullpen overhaul | Saturday: Fifth rotation spot set... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-315.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-315.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:06:01 -0500 When the Nationals cut Elijah Dukes in spring training, they opened themselves up to the possibility that they would start the season without an everyday player in right field. With a day to go before Opening Day, it appears that's how they'll start the year. And though they've made some inquiries about a handful of high-profile options in right, they're prepared to get by with their in-house options for now. A club source said the Nationals have discussed a trade... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/as-nats-enter-the-season-statu.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/as-nats-enter-the-season-statu.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:25:51 -0500 With the Nationals' 6-1 loss to the Red Sox at Nationals Park on Saturday, spring training is officially over -- and not a moment too soon, in my opinion. No more guesses on the 25-man roster (which was finalized this afternoon). No more reading in to results that mean nothing in the final accounting of the season. And no more games where matchups and strategy are non-factors. We're playing for real as of Monday afternoon, when the Nationals take on... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-vs-red-sox-post-game-thou-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-vs-red-sox-post-game-thou-1.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:38:12 -0500 Welcome to MASN's live thread for today's Nationals game against the Red Sox. We'll have updates and analysis throughout the day, and if you want to participate, here's how: Leave your comments here, or tag your tweets with #masnnats. Nats vs. Red Sox 4/3 in-game thread... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/saturdays-nats-vs-red-sox-in-g.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/saturdays-nats-vs-red-sox-in-g.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:55:52 -0500 The Washington Nationals today optioned left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Roger Bernadina to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. The Nationals also re-assigned infielder Eric Bruntlett and right-handed pitcher Mike MacDougal to minor-league camp. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. With the moves, the Nationals now have 31 players remaining in big league camp.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-trip-spring-training.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-trip-spring-training.html News Releases Nationals Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:43:41 -0500 With a final flurry of cuts this afternoon, the Nationals have effectively, if not officially, set their 25-man roster for Opening Day. They picked Garrett Mock to be the final starting pitcher over Scott Olsen, optioning the left-hander to Triple-A Syracuse despite his strong outing on Friday. Mock, the 26-year-old right-hander who started the spring well but struggled at the end of it, nonetheless won the spot over Olsen. He'll actually be the team's fourth starter, pitching on Friday in... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-25-man-roster-is-set.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-25-man-roster-is-set.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:30:56 -0500 Monday: Top four in Nats' rotation set | Tuesday: Flores update and looking at Desmond | Wednesday: Projecting the draft and Strasburg's arrival | Thursday: Capps having a rough a spring | Friday: Examining the bullpen overhaul | Sunday: More on right field... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-314.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-314.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:53:24 -0500 This will be an abbreviated version of the post-game wrap-up today, since I'm typing this not from Fort Myers -- where the Nationals lost 7-2 to the Red Sox today -- but from my couch in Fairfax. I flew home from Florida this morning, just to get in before tomorrow's exhibition against Boston at Nationals Park. Since I wasn't there, and am mostly gleaning insights from a box score, I'll keep this somewhat informal: --Scott Olsen made his final case... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-vs-red-sox-post-game-thou.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-vs-red-sox-post-game-thou.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:43:19 -0500 We began playing Where at Nats Park in early January and many of you have contributed to the fun. We're going to keep it going into the new season, but I wanted to get an offseason tally to see where we stand. We have a clear winner in NatsNut. She provided nine correct answers over the past twelve weeks. Congratulations to her! I'm still trying to see how a prizing system might work and what prizes might be available, so... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-at-nats-park-tally.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-at-nats-park-tally.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:00:01 -0500 Monday: Top four in Nats' rotation set | Tuesday: Flores update and looking at Desmond | Wednesday: Projecting the draft and Strasburg's arrival | Thursday: Capps having a rough a spring | Saturday: Fifth rotation spot set | Sunday: More on right field... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-313.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-313.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:50:00 -0500 On Saturday, baseball returns to D.C. in an exhibition game between the Nationals and the Red Sox. The team has plenty in store for fans, and especially season ticket holders, for this special game which benefits the organization's philanthropic efforts in the local community. Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Day begins at 11:45 a.m. with player photo stations throughout the ballpark. At 12:45 p.m., Jim Riggleman will host a town hall discussion with fans. When the gates open at 1:30 p.m.,... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-dream-foundation-cla.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-dream-foundation-cla.html Nationals Buzz Jim Riggleman Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:41:46 -0500 If you scan the pitching staffs of the other teams in the NL - and then do the same for the teams the Nats will face in interleague competition - you'll notice something conspicuous by its absence.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/that-darn-knuckler.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/that-darn-knuckler.html Phil Wood Craig Stammen Nationals Phil Wood Red Sox Tim Wakefield Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:01:07 -0500 When the Nationals started the spring 0-11, the talk in the clubhouse was about how little the record mattered. All the team was looking for, its players and manager said, was a progression toward the end of spring, a sign that the team was headed in the right direction. After the 0-11 start, as familiar names start to dot the lineup card and pitchers work deeper into games, the Nationals are 10-7. They won for the 10th time on Thursday,... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-vs-mets-post-game-thought-2.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-vs-mets-post-game-thought-2.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:10:27 -0500 With Opening Day just around the corner, its time to get you ready for your visit to Nationals Park for the first time in 2010. Not only is the team expected to be much improved this season, but the Nationals have made sure the fan experience will be the best in the league. I had a chance to tour Nats Park recently to take in the improvements and changes, not only to the ballpark itself, but also to the food... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/whats-new-at-nats-park.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/whats-new-at-nats-park.html Byron Kerr Nationals News andy feffer byron kerr Nationals Park Nationals Spring Training Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:20:17 -0500 The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Luis Atilano to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals currently have 35 players in their big league camp.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-trim-roster-to-35.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nationals-trim-roster-to-35.html News Releases Nationals Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:19:11 -0500 Welcome to MASN's live thread for today's Nationals game against the Mets. We'll have updates and analysis throughout the day, and if you want to participate, here's how: Leave your comments here, or tag your tweets with #masnnats. Nats vs. Mets 4/1 in-game thread... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/thursdays-nats-vs-mets-in-game.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/thursdays-nats-vs-mets-in-game.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:11:15 -0500 Monday: Top four in Nats' rotation set | Tuesday: Flores update and looking at Desmond | Wednesday: Projecting the draft and Strasburg's arrival | Friday: Examining the bullpen overhaul | Saturday: Fifth rotation spot set | Sunday: More on right field... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-312.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-312.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:07:19 -0500 I spoke with John Smoltz this morning, and asked him about the Nationals' pursuit of his services this off-season.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/i-just-dont-miss-playing.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/i-just-dont-miss-playing.html Phil Wood John Smoltz Nationals Phil Wood Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:42:28 -0500 Searching all spring for a fifth starter and in need of another left-hander with Ross Detwiler on the disabled list and Scott Olsen's status uncertain, the Nationals went another route on Thursday: They filled out their rotation at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Multiple club and industry sources said the team has signed President Obama to a one-year deal for the major-league minimum, and will add him to the 40-man roster sometime this weekend. The left-hander, who will throw out the ceremonial... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-name-obama-fifth-starter.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/nats-name-obama-fifth-starter.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:35:00 -0500 On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals provided a sneak peak of new features at Nationals Park for the 2010 season. The entertainment, food and parking additions as well as extensive renovations of the PNC Diamond Club are designed to enhance the ballpark experience for Nats fans this season. Those new features begin as soon as you walk to the Center Field Plaza where two new exclusive season ticker holder gates have been added. The express lines are well marked with a... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/new-at-nationals-park-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/new-at-nationals-park-1.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:12:56 -0500 Dan Cabrera from College of Southern Nevada passes along that Bryce is the Player of the Week in the NJCAA: Harper had his best weekend of the season to date last week in Price, Utah, going 7-for-14 with seven runs, four homers, eight RBIs and four walks. He hit three of his four home runs on Saturday, including two in the 5th inning of Game 1 -- the first Coyote ever to hit two home runs in the same inning.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/bryce-harper-njcaa-player-of-t.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/bryce-harper-njcaa-player-of-t.html Byron Kerr Nationals News brad wilkerson bryce harper byron kerr craig stammen nationals news Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:42:23 -0500 I've talked to many of you through the comments section of our website or during or in-game chats. I've signed up to play fantasy baseball with some of you, and almost all of you that signed up for our NCAA bracket are whipping me there. But I haven't met most of you. I'd like to change that. I'm trying to get a little meetup planned for Saturday's exhibition against the Red Sox -- I'm thinking before the game, maybe around... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/planning-a-saturday-meetup.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/planning-a-saturday-meetup.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:27:59 -0500 Of the 55 players who appeared in uniform for the 2005 Washington Nationals, only 4 are still with the team.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/guzman-feels-like-king.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/guzman-feels-like-king.html Phil Wood Cristian Guzman Jim King Nationals Phil Wood Senators Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:07:12 -0500 The final days of spring training, in just about any major-league clubhouse, leave the same questions to be handled: Who will get the final bench spot? Who will the fifth starter be? How about the long reliever? While the final edges of the map are being filled in, those at the center of it are biding their time until Opening Day. John Lannan was doing that on Wednesday, and he did it quite well. The Nationals' Opening Day starter allowed... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/nats-vs-cardinals-post-game-th-4.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/nats-vs-cardinals-post-game-th-4.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:38:22 -0500 March 31, 2010 (Washington, DC) - The Washington Nationals will host the "Bring a Smile To Haiti Drive" beginning on April 3 and lasting throughout all April home games in partnership with Gifts In Kind International. Nationals fans may donate new toothbrushes at the Community Desk, located on the Main Concourse in Left Field, or at the Dream Foundation Kiosk, located in the Center Field Plaza. "Working with Gifts In Kind International gives the Nationals and their fans the opportunity... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/washington-nationals-launch-br.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/washington-nationals-launch-br.html News Releases Nationals Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:27:44 -0500 Welcome to MASN's live thread for today's Nationals game against the Cardinals. We'll have updates and analysis throughout the day, and if you want to participate, here's how: Leave your comments here, or tag your tweets with #masnnats. Nats vs. Cardinals 3/31 in-game thread... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/wednesdays-nats-vs-cardinals-i.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/wednesdays-nats-vs-cardinals-i.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:36:47 -0500 Monday: Top four in Nats' rotation set | Tuesday: Flores update and looking at Desmond | Thursday: Capps having a rough a spring | Friday: Examining the bullpen overhaul | Saturday: Fifth rotation spot set | Sunday: More on right field... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-311.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-311.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:45:31 -0500 The Nationals optioned right-hander J.D. Martin to Triple-A Syracuse this morning, confirming what had been suspected for the last week: The race for the fifth spot in the Nationals' rotation is really between two pitchers - Scott Olsen and Garrett Mock. Martin started the spring well, but kept getting put in minor league games because the Nationals didn't have enough space for all their starter candidates to pitch. "We had to sometimes pick some games on the back field. Probably... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/martin-optioned-5th-spot-down.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/martin-optioned-5th-spot-down.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:13:21 -0500 There wasn't a lot of fanfare when the Nationals signed outfielder Willy Taveras to a minor league contract on February 15. He'd been DFA'ed by Oakland right after the A's had acquired him from Cincinnati for Aaron Miles.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/taveras-likely-to-head-north-w.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/taveras-likely-to-head-north-w.html Phil Wood Nationals Spring Training Phil Wood Roger Bernadina Willy Taveras Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:34:26 -0500 Depending upon what happens between next Monday and October, perhaps we'll look back at this spring training as the coming-of-age of righthander Craig Stammen.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/stammens-spring-to-remember.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/stammens-spring-to-remember.html Phil Wood Chad Gaudin Craig Stammen Nationals Spring Training Phil Wood Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:07:53 -0500